South Africa

Typical SA! Last-minute queues everywhere

27 March 2020 - 05:52 By lwandile bhengu, Anthony Molyneaux and qaanitah hunter
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South African liquor stores have seen an increase in alcohol sales as the country prepares for the 21-day lockdown on Thursday 26 2020.
South African liquor stores have seen an increase in alcohol sales as the country prepares for the 21-day lockdown on Thursday 26 2020.
Image: ALON SKUY

Traffic queues, booze queues, shopping queues. 

SA’s streets were a hive of activity on Thursday as the nation prepared for an unprecedented 21-day lockdown, which may be extended.

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